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Third Person
enlists
Present Participle
enlisting
Past Tense
enlisted
Past Participle
enlisted
1
to join the armed forces
- At the age of 18, he decided to enlist in the army to serve his country.
- Many young individuals choose to enlist in the navy to experience life at sea.
- She aspired to become a pilot and decided to enlist in the air force.
- Last year, he successfully enlisted in the navy and began his training.
- Veterans often share their positive experiences to inspire others to enlist in the armed forces.
2
to formally recruit or hire someone for work or participation in an activity
transitive
- The company enlisted new employees to expand its customer support team.
- He enlisted skilled contractors to complete the renovation project on schedule.
- The startup enlisted experienced advisors to guide its growth strategy.
- We need to enlist additional volunteers for the upcoming charity event.
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3
to recruit or engage an individual for service in the military
transitive
- The army decided to enlist new soldiers to bolster its ranks.
- During times of war, nations often need to enlist citizens to defend their borders.
- During peacetime, armed forces still actively enlist personnel for training and preparedness.
- As tensions rose, the military intensified efforts to enlist both experienced and new recruits.
- The military commander successfully enlisted a diverse group of individuals, each contributing unique skills to the service.
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